FBI Probes ‘Seditious 6’ Over Military Video, Male Competitor Wins Women’s Title: AM Update 11/26

Summary

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The Megyn Kelly Show – "FBI Probes ‘Seditious 6’ Over Military Video, Male Competitor Wins Women’s Title: AM Update 11/26"

Date: November 26, 2025
Host: Megyn Kelly

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Episode Overview

In this AM Update, Megyn Kelly examines the latest headline stories in U.S. politics and culture. The episode’s major focus is on the FBI's investigation of six Democratic lawmakers dubbed the "Seditious Six" for a controversial military video, controversy in a key Tennessee special congressional race, and uproar at the World’s Strongest Woman championship after a male competitor’s victory. Lighter moments include President Trump’s Thanksgiving turkey pardons, sprinkled with sharp commentary and irreverent humor.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. FBI Investigation of the "Seditious Six" [(00:29)–(06:00)]

• Summary: The FBI has launched interviews with six Democratic lawmakers—Senators Alyssa Slotkin (MI), Mark Kelly (AZ), Congressmen Chris d'Aluzio, Chrissy Houlihan (PA), Maggie Goodlander (NH), and Jason Crow (CO)—after their video urged military members to disobey illegal orders.
• Criticisms:
  • Republicans, led by President Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, accuse the lawmakers of sowing confusion and undermining chain of command, possibly inciting dangerous military behavior.
  • Democrats counter that Trump is weaponizing federal law enforcement for political retribution.
• Notable Quotes:
  • Senator Alyssa Slotkin [(03:37)]:

    "To be honest, the president's reaction and the use of the FBI against us is exactly why we made the video. He believes in using the federal government against his perceived adversaries... He does not believe the law applies to him... which is exactly why we made the video, to give people some assurance that they weren't alone as they watch this stuff unfold."

  • Senator Mark Kelly [(05:17)], on MSNBC:

    "I'm not going to be silenced here. Is it stressful? I've been stressed by, you know, things more important than Donald Trump trying to intimidate me... He didn't like what I said. I'm going to show up for work every day, support the Constitution, do my job, hold this administration accountable... He's not going to silence us."

• Developments:
  • The Pentagon opens a separate Uniform Code of Military Justice investigation into Mark Kelly, who could face court martial as a retired naval officer.
  • The Department of War seeks outcomes of the review by December 10th.

2. Tennessee Special Election: Afton Bain’s Controversies [(06:00)–(10:45)]

• Summary: The race in Tennessee’s heavily Republican 7th district is suddenly upended when resurfaced comments from Democratic candidate Afton Bain—described by Trump as "the AOC of Tennessee"—spark outrage.
• Past Comments:
  • On a 2020 podcast, Bain disparaged Nashville [(07:32)]:

    "I've been heavily involved with the Nashville mayoral race because I hate the city. I hate the Bachelorettes, I hate the Pedal Taverns, I hate country music... But I hate it."

  • In a 2023 interview, she called the state "God forsaken."
  • She faced questioning over 2020 posts supporting "defund the police" and even condoning burning police stations [(08:49)], to which she gave a muddled response:

    "I'm not going to engage in cable news talking points, but what I will say is that, you know, our communities need solutions..."

• Electoral Impact:
  • Original polls had Bain only 8 points behind Republican Matt Van Epps; betting markets now give the GOP a 90% chance to win following the revelations.
• Additional Controversy:
  • Bain’s remarks on “birthers” (referring to those able to give birth) and leveraging reproductive rights for collective bargaining add to the drama:

    "I'm not going to give birth until the United States government concedes abcd." [(09:48)]

3. Official Strongman Games Scandal [(11:00)–(15:17)]

• Summary: Male athlete Jamie Booker won the "World's Strongest Woman" title, sparking backlash after it came to light that he is transgender and the information was not disclosed to organizers.
• Athlete & Community Reactions:
  • Booker, towering over female competitors, was quickly the subject of speculation.
  • Mitchell Hooper, 2023 World's Strongest Man, commented on YouTube [(13:05)]:

    "She was probably 3 to 4 inches taller and probably 80 pounds heavier than her closest competitor... I thought it was really cool to see a woman of this stature. And to be honest, technically she wasn't that good. But she was so strong."

  • Rebecca Roberts, 3x World's Strongest Woman, on Instagram:

    "What happened this weekend wasn’t transparent. None of us knew, not even the organizers... Trust in the sport begins to crack."

  • A resurfaced video of Booker [(14:03)]:

    "I’m a 21 year old trans woman with a history of abuse struggling to stay true to herself while under the rule of religious parents."

• Outcome: Booker was disqualified after investigation. The organizers affirmed only competitors of female biological sex may enter. Actual woman Andrea Thompson was named the winner. Megyn Kelly notes, “Sanity prevails.”

4. President Trump Pardons Turkeys, Roasts Political Rivals [(15:17)–(18:23)]

• Summary: Trump held the annual turkey pardon ceremony, making tongue-in-cheek references to political adversaries and past "invalid" pardons.
• Memorable Moments:
  • Pardoning not just two, but four turkeys—two from this year (Gobble and Waddle) and two from the prior year Trump claims he "rescued" from an invalid Biden pardon.
  • Quips about political rivals:

    "I was going to call them Chuck and Nancy, but then I realized I wouldn’t be pardoning them. I would never pardon those two people." [(17:02)]

  • Mocking Governor J.B. Pritzker:

    "They have a very cute little joke... about his weight, but I would never want to talk about his weight. I refuse to talk about the fact that he's a fat slob. I don't mention it." [(17:22)]

• Kelly’s commentary: She laughs off the jabs, highlighting the festive roasting as trademark Trump.

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Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Sen. Alyssa Slotkin [(03:37)]:

  "He believes in using the federal government against his perceived adversaries, and he's not afraid to use the arms of the government against people he disagrees with."

• Sen. Mark Kelly [(05:17)]:

  "I'm not going to be silenced here... I'll show up for work every day, support the Constitution, do my job."

• Afton Bain on Nashville [(07:32)]:

  "I hate all of the things that make Nashville apparently and its city to the rest of the country. But I hate it."

• Afton Bain on Facebook attacks [(07:58)]:

  "The Republican eye of Sauron has finally shifted toward moi... We are so close to winning this race, which is why these rumors are getting more wild."

• Mitchell Hooper on Jamie Booker [(13:05)]:

  "She made me look very small, which I thought was really cool to see a woman of this stature. And to be honest, technically she wasn't that good. But she was so strong."

• Rebecca Roberts on fairness [(14:03)]:

  "What happened this weekend wasn’t transparent... when fairness is taken by surprise, trust in the sport begins to crack."

• Jamie Booker [(14:03)]:

  "I am obviously no exception to that, I’m a 21 year old trans woman with a history of abuse struggling to stay true to herself..."

• Donald Trump on the turkey pardon [(17:02)]:

  "I was going to call them Chuck and Nancy, but then I realized I wouldn't be pardoning them. I would never pardon those two people."

• Trump on Pritzker [(17:26)]:

  "I would never want to talk about his weight. I refuse to talk about the fact that he's a fat slob. I don't mention it."

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• [00:29] FBI launches ‘Seditious Six’ investigation
• [03:37] Sen. Alyssa Slotkin’s public response
• [05:17] Sen. Mark Kelly’s appearance on MSNBC
• [06:00] Tennessee special election introduction
• [07:32] Bain’s controversial Nashville comment
• [08:49] Bain asked about “defund the police”
• [09:48] Bain’s comments on “birthers” and reproductive rights
• [11:00] World’s Strongest Woman controversy introduction
• [13:05] Mitchell Hooper’s description of Booker
• [14:03] Strongwoman athletes react, Booker’s own words
• [15:17] President Trump pardons turkeys, political jokes

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Tone and Style

Megyn Kelly continues her signature style—sharp, outspoken, slightly sardonic, and relentlessly focused on controversy. She calls out hypocrisy on both sides and isn’t afraid to inject humor or candid asides, particularly when discussing the day’s more absurd-seeming stories and political theater.

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Conclusion

This fast-paced AM Update brings listeners the latest controversies with colorful commentary and sharp soundbites—from Capitol Hill drama, to the blurred lines in women’s sports, to the lighter but still pointed moments of presidential traditions. Whether listeners are seeking insight, outrage, or humor, Megyn Kelly delivers a packed news brief with her unmistakable edge.

Transcript

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[Megyn Kelly]

Good morning everyone. I'm Megyn Kelly. It's Wednesday, November 26, 2025 and this is your AM update. The FBI launching an investigation into the six Democrat lawmakers behind a video urging military members to disobey illegal orders.

[Afton Bain]

I hate the city. I hate the Bachelorettes. I hate the Pedal Taverns. I hate country music.

[Megyn Kelly]

A Democrat congressional candidate's race now in jeopardy. As her wild past comments about how much she hates her city come to light. The title of World's Strongest Woman goes to a man.

[Donald Trump]

Gobble. I just want to tell you this very important you are hereby unconditionally pardoned.

[Megyn Kelly]

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[Alyssa Slotkin]

And then last night, the counterterrorism division at the FBI sent a note to members of the members of Congress saying they are opening what appears to be an inquiry against the six of us. To be honest, the president's reaction and the use of the FBI against us is exactly why we made the video. He believes in using the federal government against his perceived adversaries, and he's not afraid to use the arms of the government against people he disagrees with. He does not believe the law applies to him. He has said that every which way to Sunday, which is exactly why we made the video, to give people some assurance that they weren't alone as they watch this stuff unfold.

[Megyn Kelly]

Other participants issuing similar written statements. Supporters of the group argue the video merely reinforces what is already required of service members regarding illegal orders. Of course, to date, none of the lawmakers has identified a single example of an illegal order issued by the president. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth accusing the six of injecting doubt into an already clear chain of command and of eroding cohesion. The Pentagon on Monday opening a separate investigation into Senator Mark Kelly under the Uniform Code of Military justice for his role in the video, stating that it had received serious allegations of misconduct against him. Kelly, as a retired naval officer still subject to the code, he could face disciplinary action, including potential court martial proceedings. Senator Kelly responding on Rachel Maddow's Ms. Now show Monday night.

[Mark Kelly]

People listen to what he says, more so than anybody else in the country, and he should be careful with his words. But I'm not going to be silenced here. Is it, is it stressful? I've been stressed by, you know, things more important than Donald Trump trying to intimidate me into shutting my mouth and not doing my job. He didn't like what I said. I'm going to show up for work every day, support the Constitution, do my job, hold this administration accountable, hold this president accountable when he is out of line. That's the responsibility of every U.S. senator and every member of Congress. He's not going to silence us.

[Megyn Kelly]

The Department of War yesterday posting a photocopy of a referral of the complaint against Senator Kelly to the Secretary of the Navy, to Secretary Hegseth requesting a briefing on the outcome of the disciplinary review by December 10th. A special congressional election in Tennessee turning into a headache for Democrats as their candidates own past comments come back to haunt her. Voters in Tennessee's 7th district heading for the polls on December 2 next week in an election to replace Republican Congressman Mark Green, who resigned earlier this year to enter the private sector. The Republican candidate now Matt Van Epps, a West Point graduate, decorated helicopter pilot and lieutenant colonel in the Tennessee Army National Guard. The Democrat candidate, Afton Bain, current representative in the State House, described by President Trump as the AOC of Tennessee. The district encompassing parts of Nashville is solidly Republican, Congressman Green winning his last election by more than 20 points. Yet the race drawing lots of attention and cash as Democrats go all in for what the publication the Hill calls a final test of electoral strength ahead of the 2026 midterm season. Dems believing a loss by 10 points in such a solidly red district would count as a victory in September. Bettors on polymarket predicting a 5050 chance Bain would win, those hopes crashing in recent days as a series of resurfaced comments by Bain threatened to tank her chances. In one 2020 podcast, Bain heard mocking the very place she hopes to represent on the national stage.

[Afton Bain]

I've been heavily involved with the Nashville mayoral race because I hate the city. I hate the Bachelorettes, I hate the Penal Taverns, I hate country music. I hate all of the things that make Nashville apparently and its city to the rest of the country. But I hate it.

[Megyn Kelly]

In a 2023 interview, Bain referring to her home state as, quote, God forsaken. Bain, responding to the controversy last week on Instagram, saying, don't believe your lion ears.

[Afton Bain]

So I look a little rough. I have bags under my eyes because the Republican eye of Sauron has finally shifted towards moi. And I'm sure you've seen the commercials. I'm sure you've seen the onslaught of ads. And then today the Republicans decided that they're going to start this narrative that me, the state representative who represents downtown Nashville, doesn't like the city. You're talking to someone who has cried no less than 10 times in the country music hall of Fame, the girl that just goes to the Ryman to hang out. No, no, we're not. We're not even gonna go there. We are so close to winning this race, which is why these rumors are getting more wild.

[Megyn Kelly]

Bain left stammering during a Mild interview on Ms. Now this past Sunday about deleted 2020 posts calling to defund the police.

[Interviewer]

You said in those since deleted tweets that the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department should be dissolved. Another cheered on a teachers union saying that defund the police should be a requirement for schools reopening. And another saying good morning, especially to the 54% of Americans that believe burning down a police station is justified. 2020 was obviously a very fraught year. Do you still stand by those comments? And if not, is there anything you want to clarify?

[Alyssa Slotkin]

I'm not going to engage in cable news talking points, but what I will say is that, you know, our communities need solutions. We need local people deciding solving local problems with local solutions.

[Interviewer]

What is your position today? How's that on this issue?

[Alyssa Slotkin]

I mean, once again, I'm here to talk about my race, which is in literally nine days.

[Megyn Kelly]

And to complete the far left trifecta here, a 2020 sampling of Bain's ideas on birthers.

[Afton Bain]

We really have an opportunity here in this country to talk about what type of policy, progressive policies, we want to see as young women. And I think we have, you know, as birther, you know, as women who can give birth, men and women who can give birth, we can maybe leverage that as collective bargaining. We can really leverage collective bargaining when it comes to having children in this country. And so, for example, like, I'm not going to give birth until the United States government concedes abcd.

[Megyn Kelly]

What do you think about that? An October poll by Impact Research showing Van Epps leading Bain by 8 points, 52 to 44. Much closer than expected. However, with the revelations of these comments and more from Bain, Polymarket betting odds now showing a 90% chance of victory for the GOP candidate. The election is set for this coming Tuesday. Coming up, drama at the official Strongman Games World Championship as the winner of the Strongest Woman contest is in fact a man and not two, but four lucky turkeys receive a presidential pardon. When customers are walking through the aisles of their local Walmart, they are not just picking up groceries or supplies. They are supporting American businesses and their communities. The real story is what's behind the label. With over two thirds of the products Walmart buys made, grown or assembled right here in the US Buying local is not just stocking shelves. It's about strengthening communities. Because of that commitment, Walmart invested 350 billion bucks in US manufacturing helping American companies like Fisher and Weezer Specialty Foods, that's a local Texas business, expand their operations in Fredericksburg, Texas to hire more people and bring their Texas grown peach jam to a national market. Their story is just one example of how Walmart's US manufacturing investment is supporting over 750,000American jobs. Businesses across the country are empowered to sell more, hire more and help their communities grow from farms to factories to final shopping carts. Learn how Walmart is fueling The Future of US Manufacturing at Walmart.com America at Work controversy Rocking the Official Strongman Games after a male pretending to be female was caught competing and winning in the women's division Athletes from around the world meeting in Arlington, Texas over the weekend for the official Strongman Games World Championship. Jamie Booker of Philadelphia claiming first place in the women's open category, scoring 47 points overall. Great Britain's Andrea Thompson finishing second with 46 points. In a video posted to social media, the massive Booker seen towering over the rest of the competition, hoisting the first place trophy in the air as Thompson, the actual woman, appears to say, quote, this is B.S. while stepping off of the second place podium, Fox News reporting Booker had no competitive history prior to last June, a relative unknown in the sport. Questions began swirling almost immediately. 2023 World's Strongest Man Mitchell Hooper describing on his YouTube channel what he witnessed on site the first time I saw.

[Mitchell Hooper]

Jamie, I said this woman looks different. Little did I know, but she just looks different. She was probably 3 to 4 inches taller and probably 80 pounds heavier than her closest competitor. I would put her, I would estimate at about 6 foot 5 and 400 pounds. I'm 6 foot 3 and about 330. She made me look very small, which I thought was really cool to see a woman of this stature. And to be honest, technically she wasn't that good. But she was so strong.

[Megyn Kelly]

Three time World's Strongest Woman Rebecca Roberts, who withdrew this year due to injury, posting to Instagram after the event, quote, what happened this weekend wasn't transparent. None of us knew, not even the organizers knew. And when fairness is taken by surprise, trust in the sport begins to crack. The backlash intensifying with the resurfacing of a YouTube account believed to belong to Booker, describing his quote, trans identity, art.

[Jamie Booker]

And personal narratives have always been our greatest tools when it comes to shaping our culture. Everyone on earth is dying to tell their own story and I am obviously no Exception to that, I'm a 21 year old trans woman with a history of abuse struggling to stay true to herself while under the rule of religious parents.

[Megyn Kelly]

By yesterday morning, as the controversy blew up, the official Strongman Games announcing Booker's disqualification, quote, it appears that an athlete who is biologically male and who now identifies as female competed in the Women's Open category. Strongman officials were unaware of this fact ahead of the competition and we have been urgently investigating since being informed. An attempt has been made to contact the competitor involved, but a response has not been received. The statement continuing, quote, had we been aware or had this been declared at any point before or during the competition, this athlete would not have been permitted to compete in the Women's Open category. We are clear competitors can only compete in the category for the biological sex recorded at birth. And with the disqualification official actual woman Andrea Thompson is restored to her rightful place as world's strongest woman. 2025 sanity prevails.

[Donald Trump]

Today we continue a time honored American tradition. Boy, that's a well trained turkey. See how happy he is. In a few moments, I will grant a full, absolute and unconditional presidential pardon to two handsome Thanksgiving turkeys.

[Megyn Kelly]

President Trump officially pardoning turkey's gobble and waddle from the Rose Garden yesterday. The quirky White House tradition of presidents appearing with turkeys dating back to Harry Truman. With the official turkey pardon formalized by President George H.W. bush in 1989. President Trump beginning the ceremony with an unexpected announcement.

[Donald Trump]

I want to make an important announcement because you remember last year, after a thorough and very rigorous investigation by Pam Bondi and all of the people at Department of Justice, the FBI, the CIA, the White House Counsel's office into a terrible situation caused by a man named Sleepy Joe Biden. He used an auto pen last year for the turkey's pardon. So I have the official duty to determine and I have determined that last year's turkey pardons are totally invalid. They're hereby null and void. The turkeys known as Peach and Blossom last year have been located and they were on their way to be processed. In other words, to be killed. But I have stopped that journey and I am officially pardoning them and they will not be served for Thanksgiving dinner. We saved them in the nick of time.

[Megyn Kelly]

Gobble and waddles names chosen via a social media poll. President Trump, however, had a different idea.

[Donald Trump]

The turkeys being pardoned today go by the names of Gobble and Waddle. When I first saw their pictures, I thought we should send them. Well, I was going to I shouldn't say this. I was going to call them Chuck and Nancy, but then I realized I wouldn't be pardoning them. I would never pardon those two people. I wouldn't pardon them.

[Megyn Kelly]

The president reserving some jokes for Governor J.B. pritzker of Illinois, too.

[Donald Trump]

We could make Chicago a safe city in a period of four weeks, in a period of eight weeks, nine weeks, 10 weeks. It would be totally safe. So, Governor Pritzker, if you're listening, let's get your act together. Invite us in. We're going to make your place so safe, you're not going to have these crimes that are making the newspapers and the front page of every newspaper and television story. News story will make Chicago a safe place very quickly. And I had a little bit of a Pritzker joke. I was going to talk about Pritzker in size, but when I talk about Pritzker, I get angry because he's not letting us do the job. So I'm not going to tell my Pritzker joke. They have a very cute little joke. You know, some speechwriter wrote some joke about his weight, but I would never want to talk about his weight. I don't talk about people being fat. I refuse to talk about the fact that he's a fat slob. I don't mention it.

[Megyn Kelly]

Pritzker has called President Trump an insecure, demented, unhinged, wannabe dictator. So don't feel too sorry for him. I thought the joke was gonna be that gobble and waddle were Pritzker's favorite pastimes, but Trump did it better. So happy Thanksgiving from President Trump and from all of us here at AM Update. Hope you have a great one that'll do it for your AM Update. I'm Megyn Kelly. Join me back here for the MK show live on SiriusXM's the Megyn Kelly Channel 111 at noon east on YouTube. YouTube.com Megan Kelly and on all podcast platforms.

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